Keratin Forte Brazilian Keratin Hair Blowout Treatment Extra Strength Forte Keratina Para Alisar El Pelo (120ML KIT)

I'm amazed at this product and disappointed I didn't find it sooner.I am half asian half caucasion and have naturally 2A/2B frizzy hair. My hair is dyed brown from black, so the damage makes it course and frizzy as well. I followed the salon directions to a T and I now have stick straight, silky, healthy, and bouncy hair that dries in half the time as it did before. The only thing I did differently than what the directions said was substitute the shampoo and conditioner for a sulfate and sodium chloride free set by PUREnature. I had a Brazillian blowout once, when I was in my early 20's and this gave a much nicer result for way cheaper.TIPS:Application- I applied using a brush and sections and used gloves. The next time I do it, I will apply less product. I used about 1/3 of the 120 mL bottle and the hair only needs to be combed through with enough product. There should not be product dripping off the ends. My hair is also 20" so a little goes a long way.Fumes- They are seriously strong and made my eyes water. Like others, I used the vent fan in my bathroom and kept my apartment windows/balcony door open. If you plan on doing this it might be wise to purchase a pair of safety goggles.Drying - I used my Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer and could not imagine doing it again without it. It help speed up the drying process while keeping the hair detangled.Straightening- I recommed using a good quality straightener that heats evenly to the desired temperature mentioned in the instructions. I had to borrow one from my mom and will be looking into getting a better one down the road because it didn't clamp or heat evenly so it made it difficult to get all of the fumes out. I straightened my hair for 3 hours after drying, using very thin (almost see through) sections. I also applied a heat protectant and let it sit 10 minutes beforehand because it started smelling like burnt hair and I saw tutorials on youtube where they used a heat protectant. I also took the opportunity to apply jojoba oil on the ends and have that heated into the follicle as well (jojoba is most similar to the molecule size of natural hair oil). After most of the fumes/product was out of my hair (you can feel the difference where there is product that still needs straightened out), I kept it in for the recommended 72 hours, straightening when I didn't have anything else to do at home. When I do this again, I will definitely avoid placing product directly on the scalp because you can feel it and it is not fun to sit with for 3 whole days.TLDR; this stuff works if you follow the directions well. Great investment for the price and avoiding the hassel of styling/drying hair. Going to save a bunch of time=money for the next 5 months. For $55 (including the shampoo and conditioner I purchased separately) completely worth it! Very satisfied.

This is my second bottle of this product. I have paid for keratin blow outs several times in the past. The salon ones worked great, but the cost and amount of time it took was a hassle. I read lots of reviews, and decided to give this a shot. I have mulatto hair; so not as course or kinky as African American hair, but generally more toward those characteristics than Caucasian hair. This works just as well as the salon treatment. I don't apply it nearly as carefully as my stylists did, so it doesn't turn out as sleek and smooth as theirs, but on the parts of my hair where I was really diligent about the process, it was just the same. I always flat iron/curl my hair in beach waves, and even my sloppy job with this product cuts down my styling time in at least half! The parts I did well on, have only a very light wave, and nice volume still. The first bottle of this lasted me a long time. I believe I got 4-5 uses out of it, and I have thick hair, that at the longest point is to the bottom of my bra line. So it goes a very long way! Compared to $250+ for one use at a salon, I will definitely stick with this, even if I don't apply it as well on myself. If I asked someone for help, I am confident this would be just as good as a salon treatment, maybe better. I also feel like the results last longer than any of the salon treatments did, even though I not nearly as diligent at using shampoos that are safe for it because of the low cost to do it myself. Just remember to do this in a well vented area, as it is just as potent as a salon one (smell, and the burning/watery eyes). I do it in my large master bath, with the overhead fan running and a box fan in the window pulling in fresh air, and it's still strong. But no different than you encounter at a salon with this procedure. If you are on the fence about trying this, stop hesitating, and get it! You will love the reduced styling time!

I tried a different treatment and it didn't last. This one has especially if you follow the directions. There are fumes and the instructions are different than other treatments I have used but this one seems to be the longest lasting. Hardest thing is trying to not wash your hair for 72 hours. I will definitely take that into consideration next time. Also just for reference, I live in Central Florida and my hair is a giant frizzy mess from May to October til I tried this product.

I have been using Keratin Research treatments every 4-6 months for the past two years and was very happy with the results. I never thought I would find anything better, but decided to take a chance with the Keratin Forte Plus. It was the best decision I could have made because the results were beyond my expectations. The application process is the same, with the difference that I left it on for 3 days, instead of just overnight. Yes, the smell is stronger and had to stand in front of a box fan to help avoid the fumes while passing the flat iron (which I usually complete in 1 to 1.5 hours because I have lots of hair and very long). However, after washing my hair the 3rd day I noticed my hair is now very straight without having to use a blow dryer or hair straightener. My hair is naturally wavy (not curly), but gets very frizzy in humid areas, black with blonde highlights and the treatment did not cause any damage; quite contrary it now feels very soft. I suggest purchasing the small bottle and not the large (even if it saves you money). For some reason, once it is opened and use the remaining product for a 2nd or 3rd treatment, the results are not as good. It is best to use the small bottle, once. The 120 ml was enough for one treatment on my 20 inch long hair. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who has the patience to apply the treatment at home and flat iron their hair in small sections. It is definitely worth it and saves you paying hundreds of dollars at the salons!!! Best of luck and I am happy to answer any questions.